Millcreek Fire police direct traffic at the scene of a construction accident on West 38th Street, in Millcreek Township, on Aug. 23. A construction worker was injured after being struck by a falling beam. JACK HANRAHAN/ERIE TIMES-NEWS

Staff report

August 23, 2013 10:40 AM

A man involved in a construction accident in Millcreek Township this morning has been taken to UPMC Hamot for treatment of a head injury, fire officials said. The accident occurred at a site on West 38th Street, west of Asbury Road in Millcreek Township.

The man was transported to the hospital by Millcreek for treatment following the incident. The extent of his injuries is not known. He appeared to be in stable condition, West Ridge Fire Dept. Chief Dan Ouellet said.

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